Precision Metal Working at Greenville Technical College

Greenville Technical College's precision metal working certificate generates modest but steady earnings that lag behind stronger technical college options in South Carolina. Graduates here earn $34,761 initially—below both the national median ($36,248) and the state median ($34,928). More concerning, this program ranks in just the 40th percentile among South Carolina's 16 precision metal working programs, while nearby York Technical College grads earn 45% more ($50,309) and Midlands Technical grads earn nearly $13,000 more annually.

The numbers do improve somewhat over four years, with earnings climbing to $37,979 (9% growth), and the debt load of $10,279 is manageable with a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.30. Students aren't overleveraged, which matters for an entry-level manufacturing career. However, these figures come from a very small sample—fewer than 30 graduates—so they may not reliably predict your child's outcome.

If your child is set on precision metal working in South Carolina, this program isn't a terrible choice, but it's middle-of-the-pack at best. The debt is reasonable, but the earnings gap compared to York or Midlands Technical suggests those programs might offer better training, industry connections, or both. Worth investigating why those schools produce significantly higher-earning graduates before committing here.